How do you date a Garcia Mitchell 300?

The 6th and all subsequent versions up to 1956 have 6 or 7 digit serial numbers on the body with no lettered prefixes. In April 1957, reels are inscribed Garcia Mitchell 300 or Mitchell 300 (for European vendors) for the first time.

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